all in a day's work by amy parsons photography

A family that prays together, stays together.

 

This is the Nischan Family.  I recently met them while doing some photos for their family.  Because of meeting this family, I feel like my life has changed.  For those of you that know them, I'm sure you feel the same way. 

Our session started off at their home... 

 

They climbed a tree..

...and I climbed the same tree.

Then we went to a friend's farm not far from there.

 

This family was totally a hoot!

I mean a riot!  I even found the stars of Green Acres...

   And lets just say that turtles are slower than tires... A boy, (who will remain anonymous)  ran over a turtle with the car.  It was a complete accident.  I will not go into the details, I'll let them tell you the story.  But don't even ask, I will NOT tell you who did it....{wink)

                                   We went from bubblegum....

                                                     ...to lollipops.

And I know that you may have seen some of these before on Tammy's blog, but I had to add them myself. Here are a few of my favorites of them all.  Trying to get 7 people to jump simultaneously is almost impossible.  This was my favorite jump photo.  If you look at it very close, I guarantee you will not stop laughing.

 

 ...and finally one at the barn. 

Tim, Tammy, Erich, Evan, Todd, Nick,Olivia and Grandma.  I had such a fun time with you all.  I'll see you soon.  :) 

My website.....

So I just wanted to let you all know that my WEBSITE is now L.I.V.E. ......live!   I have worked terribly hard on it and now you can log on and see it for yourself.

www.amyparsonsphotography.com    Pass the word....and go check it out.  I hope you enjoy it!!

"Is that Old Fashioned?"

Yesterday, the kids were watching TV to stay out of the heat.  It was 95 degrees and very humid.  After arguing over the remote, they came upon a show that was one of  my favorites when I was a girl. I was enthused when the remote stopped changing and a hush of silence came into the room.  It was "Full House"  with Mary Kate and Ashley as the babies...they think it's crazy that Mary Kate and Ashley were babies on the show (probably because they can only see one at a time...lol)  It was the episode where Danny had to do the 10pm news, Joey had a comedy gig at the local comedy barn and Jesse was supposed to practice rockin' with his band.  (He was even hot with long hair..{drool}..)Apparently they all 3 couldn't leave the kids home in the bed, so poor Uncle Jesse was conned into staying home.  DJ and Stephanie snuck down the staircase for a tub of icecream and told Uncle Jesse they would go straight to bed after a bowl.  It made them Hyper and Wild and sleeping was the last thing on their minds.  (Here comes the good part)  Uncle Jesse invited his band to come over to the house, where they played drums with licorice, quietly strummed the guitars and whispered the words.  Until DJ and Stephanie came down the stairs wearing their ***80's Wardrobe*** which was totally cool in 1988!  They had the dangle earrings bangle bracelets and long necklaces, the footless leggings and long shirts.  I couldn't help but smile extremely large when I saw their get-up.  It took me back to being 9 and wearing the same things....{sigh}.   The girl band member was decked out in a short studded miniskirt and black leggings, an off one shoulder t-shirt and she had PURPLE in her hair.  (which delighted me because I have RED chunks in mine).  

I caught the girls attention.

(I said)     "Look!  Do you see what they are wearing?....."   I was trying to let them know that the styles are changing and that I am COOL..  but before I could get out another word,

(Holli said)  "Mom, is that Old-Fashioned?" 

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to......

So this week, actually on Tuesday, I turned another year older.  (Don't even think I'm gonna tell you how old I am...)   I was up late on Monday night (editting as usual when the kiddos are snoozing) and I have decided....IT'S OFFICIAL.....It's been marked on the calendar and added to the record books.... I am not having any more birthdays.  I must admit that growing older is for the birds. Don't get me wrong now, I wouldn't change a thing in my life.  If I was given a do-over, I'd gladly pass.  However, I feel that age is catching up with me and I see a few things wrong with my "bod" that I didn't have a problem with 3 years ago.  It must have something to do with growing, giving birth to and breastfeeding 3 children in 6 years.  Hummm...yes, that's definitely it!!!  My hubby seems to think that older women are "hot" and he can't wait till I turn 40.  Oh, Heavens to Betsy, I dread the day.  Being a mom has been the hardest, most challenging and yet most rewarding thing I have EVER done.  I was blessed to spend time in my day with my family, whether it be in person or on the phone.  I love them deeply.

Yes, we had a litttle party.  (someone needs to give the person who wrote my NAME on my cake a lesson in handwriting...btw)  My cake read, "Happy Birthday 21 Any".  Hey stop laughing...you know I am really 21, right?  Seriously now....AMY is not a hard word to spell !!!   How bad is it that on MY day MY cake made no sense!!!  My girls ended up taking a toothpick and making an extra hump on the n. 

After we had cake, we all went into the LR for an XBOX "Rockband" Showdown!!!  Our girls totally skunked their grandparents.  They were rockin' the house!!!  Grace wore the headset microphone and played the guitar at the same time.  We got a kick watching her bend at the knee and bounce a little while she jammed on the guitar....and the high notes were outstanding!!  Holli rocked the drums with ease.  She was working those drumsticks, both at the same time and thumping that basedrum footpetal like it was nothing.  Watching them "Get their Groove On" totally made my day.   Over to the side Charley and Lanie, my neice, were dancing jumping.  It was a wonderful ending to our hectic day......

Lauren and Erick

I just wanted the announce my latest engagement session.  This is Lauren and Erick....

They are getting married in 13 days!!  This was my first time meeting Lauren (although we have talked by email and phone quite often).  Erick is an old friend from my early high school days although I hadn't seen him in 13 years.  We had tons of fun at our session at Central Park and I can't wait for their upcoming wedding. 

I once saw this quote that seems to describe how LOVE affects us...

"I can't begin to imagine the me I would be without you."

Best wishes to you both.....

(You can view the first part of your album to the right, the rest should be done shortly)